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February 7, 2023 by HAL
The Rally4Makos campaign aims to address the decline of Atlantic Shortfin Mako sharks due to overfishing. These beautiful and fast sharks are at risk, and the Shark Trust is urging the EU and US to ban the retention of these endangered sharks to help their population recover. Support from government officials and the public is […]
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March 7, 2022 by HAL
Atlantic Shortfin Makos are facing a serious decline due to overfishing, primarily driven by the EU. Scientists have called for a ban on retaining these sharks to help them recover. The upcoming ICCAT meeting in July presents a crucial chance for nations, especially within the EU, to adopt better protections based on scientific evidence, helping […]
October 27, 2021 by HAL
In 2020, Canada took significant steps to protect endangered Atlantic Shortfin Mako Sharks. They proposed new catch limits and a complete retention ban in response to expert recommendations, aiming to aid the seriously overfished population in the North Atlantic. These initiatives come after a strong campaign by conservation groups advocating for shark protection. Read the […]
April 12, 2019 by HAL
In 2017, important discussions about shark conservation occurred during meetings of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). Fishing nations did not adopt necessary limits to protect shortfin mako sharks, causing concern for overfishing and depletion of their populations. Additionally, there were calls for action regarding the illegal landing of endangered Giant […]
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